Darth Vader, infamous tyrant of the stars

How can I not round out my celebration of Star Wars month without creating a portrait of the infamous Darth Vader.  I am not gonna lie; this must be the hardest portrait I have made so far.  What made Darth Vader a challenge was that I was not drawing a face, I was drawing a mask of one of the most infamous villains known in the galaxy.  I may not have experienced Star Wars earlier in my life, but I always knew of Darth Vader and his intimidating stance. 

Here's some trivia to come away with: this is the first portrait that I've had to use a black pastel for.

https://youtu.be/DMBXcgObpKI

Thanks again so much for watching! You guys have been so great and patient with how the Star Wars portraits have come along.  It's been such an exciting and busy month putting the portraits of beloved Star Wars characters.  Come and watch all of them again: https://goo.gl/pu0HYR

Keep busy staying dizzy!

Solo Father and Son

Hello World!  I've got a late update for the portrait of Han Solo and a slightly late update on the portrait of Kylo Ren.

Han Solo, once a general of the resistance and then a legend of  smuggler.  But he's most memorable for being the pilot of the Millennium Falcon.  Space gunslinger.  

Although, for me, I watched him as Indiana Jones before I even learned that he was also Han Solo.  I really love the dynamic between Han Solo, Leia Organa nd Luke Skywalker.  

Emo Kylo Ren

Kylo Ren, a new character in the continuation of the legendary series that is Star Wars, was very intimidating when he first came on screen.  How can you not be amazed and at the same time terrified of someone who can stop a laser blast in mid-air?  I loved having gone into the movie guessing who Kylo Ren may be.  After learning that he was related and part of the Skywalker and Solo legacies, I thought he became even more interesting.  

Star Wars month is almost over with just one portrait left!  I'm pretty sure that you guys would have a good guess who is next.  Also, Han Solo marks my 20th portrait and his son, Ben breaks that 20 and is the 21st portrait.  

Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Poe Dameron, Dashing Pilot of the Resistance

Poe Dameron is that cool looking pilot that shows us how scary Kylo Ren is in the Episode VII of Star Wars.  I was sad when I thought he had died at the start of the movie after the TIE Fighter that he and Finn were in crashed in Jakku.  But then I got excited again when he flew in at the right time at Maz Kanata's Castle and when he and Finn got re-united.  

Poe Dameron, pilot of the resistance.

More Star Wars to come especially with May the 4th coming up!  Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Alicia Keys in pastel

Alicia Keys was one of my favorite artists growing up.  I always enjoyed her piano playing combined with her soulful singing.  I drew her years ago in charcoal when I was much younger.  So, it was exciting for me to go back to doing a portrait of her in Soft Pastel, a medium that I never expected myself to enjoy using so much.  

I hope you guys enjoy!

Until the next time, keep busy staying dizzy!